“The library trustees and administration have been discussing a number of issues about the North Albany Branch for over a year. These concerns are necessitating serious thought about the role of this small branch and the services it can provide given its limited footprint, usage, and resources,” said APL Executive Director Scott Jarzombek.

“The trustees are looking at the data and listening to community input before developing options for service to the North Albany neighborhood,” he said.

Two community forums about the North Albany Branch, held Oct. 28 and Nov. 1, yielded meaningful conversation and thoughtful comments from those in attendance. Video from these forums will be posted to the library’s YouTube channel within the next week. The channel also includes videos from the monthly board meetings.

Stephanie Simon

Stephanie Simon is APL's public information officer, and manages the library's communications, public relations, and marketing efforts. No, she isn't a librarian, but feels as if she's among her people here at the library.